Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (Latrobe Airport) LBE
About Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (IATA code: LBE) is an airport located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, serving the city of Latrobe. The airport is managed by The Westmoreland County Airport Authority as was formally known as Westmoreland County Airport. It is also known locally as Latrobe Airport.
As of October 2019, the only airline to provide operations to/from the airport is Spirit Airlines. The airline serves the airport year-round, providing flights to two permanent destinations (Fort Lauderdale and Orlando) and three seasonal destinations (Fort Myers, Myrtle Beach, and Tampa).
Location
The airport is located 3 kilometers southwest of Latrobe, about 53 kilometers southeast of Pittsburgh, the capital of Pennsylvania.
Facilities
Facilities Include:
The airport has one small terminal building, and facilities are limited. However, the airport describes itself as being dedicated to providing a first-class service for all travellers, including comfortable seating and clean/modern facilities, including a state-of-the-art passenger loading bridge, to ensure you stay warm and dry when boarding your plane.
Security screening is quick, with short queues. After passing through security, you can discover the works of local artists as you await departure.
In terms of dining options, there is a DeNunzio's Chophouse.
Lounges Include:
There are no lounges available
Runways
The airport has one asphalt runway 5/23 (or 6/24) which measures 2.506-meters in length.
Terminals
The airport has one terminal building. There is one baggage claim area, which ensure the baggage claim process is fast.
Airlines that fly to Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
| Airline | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Spirit Airlines | Fort Lauderdale, Orlando Seasonal: Fort Myers, Myrtle Beach, Tampa |
Top Destinations
Jan-Dec 2017
| Rank | Destination | Passengers | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando, Florida | 52,660 | Spirit |
| 2 | 40,050 | 778,026 | Spirit |
| 3 | Myrtle Beach, South Carolina | 34,880 | Spirit |
| 4 | Fort Myers, Florida | 9,540 | Spirit |
| 5 | Tampa, Florida | 8,590 | Spirit |
How to get to Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
By Bus
Bus services to the airport are provided by Greyhound company. It takes about an hour and fifteen minutes to travel from the airport to/from Pittsburgh. The fee is subject to change, but expect to pay approximately $19USD for a one-way journey.
By Shuttle
Airport shuttles are operated by the Airport Shuttle company. Services include private transfer, shared ride services, and minivan/bus transportation. Fares vary depending on vehicle.
Car Rental
There are three car rental companies with on-site facilities, including Hertz, Budget, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Parking
There is both long-term and short-term parking available at the airport. The parking is free; there are about 300 spaces available.